Dolphin Splash
Week of May 5
Looking Ahead
May 8 - 12 - BOGO Book Fair, May 9 - Open until 6:30 pm
May 9, 10 , 11 - SC Ready Testing (Grades 3-5)
May 16 & 18 - SC Pass Testing (Grades 4-5)
May 19 - All Library Books Due
Strawbridge Journey Pictures Due
Testing Information for Parents
Grades 3 – 5:
ELA Session 1 – Writing – May 9
ELA Session 2 – Reading – May 10
Mathematics – May 11
Field Test – May 18
Grades 4 – 5:
Science – May 16
Social Studies – May 18
Field Test – May 22
If you or your student would like to gain familiarity with the computer-based testing platform, item types, and response formats your student will see on the SC PASS AND SC READY assessments, use the following link:
https://wbte.drcedirect.com/SC/portals/sc and click on Online Tools Training for SC Ready. Click on the subject area, grade level, and then Standard. Type in the username and password that is on the sign in screen.
The statewide assessment program is designed to provide parents, teachers, policy makers, and the general public with information regarding how well students are learning South Carolina’s academic standards. It is very important that students are prepared to do their personal best. Below are ways you can help during the testing period.
Before the Test
Please schedule doctor/dental appointments around test dates so that students are present and on time for tests each day.
On Test Days
· Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep and eats a healthy breakfast. This will ensure that your child is working at full capacity.
· If your son or daughter wears glasses, make sure they have them.
· Remain positive and help students avoid conflicts or becoming upset. Help your child stay calm. If students get upset about anything before school, they are likely to experience anxiety during the test.
· Arrive on time.
Thank you for supporting your student and encouraging him or her to do his or her best during this test administration.
Monday, May 8 - Friday, May 12
Notes from the Nurse
‘Tis the season ... for TESTING!!! As we approach standardized testing, it is very important for our students to get plenty of rest. The National Sleep Association Recommends that children ages 5 years to 12 years get between 10 and 13 hours of sleep per night. Getting enough rest is a key step in growth and development for our students.
Additionally, we are seeing a large number of students in the health room who are not eating breakfast. It is imperative for our students to get a healthy breakfast. This is especially true during testing! Please encourage your students to eat breakfast every day.
Finally, just a quick reminder…No student is allowed to have any medication in the classroom. This includes cough drops, throat lozenges, and all over the counter medications. These items must be kept in the health room with a completed Medication Permission Form.
About Us
Website: www.richland2.org/rce
Location: 4751 HardScrabble Road, Columbia, SC, United States
Phone: (803) 699-2900
Twitter: @RCE_Dolphins